The Topeka School by Ben Lerner

The Topeka School

Ben Lerner

282 pages • first pub 2019 (editions)

fiction contemporary literary challenging reflective medium-paced

Description

"Adam Gordon is a senior at Topeka High School, class of '97. His mother, Jane, is a famous feminist author; his father, Jonathan, is an expert at getting 'lost boys' to open up. They both work at a psychiatric clinic that has attracted staff and ...

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Moods

reflective 84%
challenging 62%
emotional 42%
dark 37%
tense 22%
sad 11%
informative 8%
mysterious 7%
funny 6%
hopeful 6%
inspiring 4%
adventurous 3%
relaxing 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 52%
slow 45%
fast 2%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 81% | A mix: 14% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 53% | It's complicated: 30% | No: 13% | N/A: 2%

Loveable characters?

It's complicated: 45% | No: 42% | Yes: 11%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 69% | Yes: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 3%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 16% | No: 1%

Average rating

3.53

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